Where in Xiaomi smartphones to look for a password manager: hidden features MIUI

Have you ever forgotten a password from a social network or email, but Xiaomi’s smartphone mystically substituted it automatically? MIUI — It's a little-known but very useful feature that saves time and nerves, and the problem is that it's not that easy to find, because developers have hidden access to stored logins and passwords deep in the settings, and in some versions of the firmware, the path has changed dramatically.

In this article, we will not only show you the exact ways to access the password manager on all current versions. MIUI (12 to 15), but also explain how to use it safely, export data or delete unnecessary records, POCO And Xiaomi's flagships, because the interface can be different even within the same firmware, and if you're using third-party browsers like Chrome or Firefox, we'll also tell you how to sync their passwords to the system's storage.

Why is Xiaomi’s password manager difficult to find?

MIUI It's a common criticism of overloaded interfaces, but the paradox is that some useful features are hidden too deep. In the old versions, it was called "Accounts," in the new versions, "Passwords and Autocomplete," and the path to it changed with each major update:

• 🔄 Different names depending on the version MIUI (for example, MIUI 12 and MIUI 14 Ways Are Completely Different).
• 📱 No uniform standard for brands: POCO F5 The menu may look different than the Xiaomi 13 Pro.
• 🔒 Communication with Mi Account: without authorization in Mi Account, some functions are blocked.
• 🌐 Browser conflict: Chrome and Mi Browser store passwords separately, which is confusing.

Xiaomi also doesn’t advertise this feature in advertising materials, considering it “advanced”, and as a result, even experienced users for years do not suspect that their smartphone has long stored all the passwords from sites and applications – and does it no worse than specialized services like specialized services. 1Password KeePass.

The official path to the password manager in MIUI 14 and 15

If you have a smartphone MIUI 14 or 15 (relevant to most devices 2022–2026 years, including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO X5), follow this path:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Scroll down and select Passwords and Security.
3. Slip on the item Passwords and autocomplete (some firmware may call credentials).
4. Sign in with help. PIN-code, fingerprint or pattern lock.

And then you'll see a list of all the login password combinations that you saved, sorted by site and application.

• 🔍 View passwords (click on record and confirm access with biometrics).
• ✏️ Edit logins or passwords (useful if you have changed the data on the site).
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary records (e.g., from old accounts).
• 🔄 Export passwords to a file (.csv format) for backup.

⚠️ Note: If you can't see Passwords and autocomplete, it means the function is disabled at the firmware level:

• Using custom firmware (for example, LineageOS).
• Regional restrictions (some models work differently for China).
• Reset settings to factory (password data is deleted!).

Alternative Access Methods (if the standard path does not work)

If the above method didn't work, try these options. MIUI (12-13) or devices with non-standard firmware:

Method 1: Through the settings of the Mi Account

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Put it on your profile (avatar icon).
3. Select Account Management → Security → Saved passwords.

Method 2: Through System Applications

Some models (e.g. Redmi 10 or more) POCO M4 Pro) hide the password manager in the Security app:

1. Launch the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the Privacy tab.
3. Find the Accounts or Passwords section.

Method 3: Search by settings

If the menu is very different, use the built-in search:

1. Open the settings and tap the magnifying glass icon at the top.
2. Enter the request: passwords, credentials or autofill (on English firmware).

How to export passwords from Xiaomi (backup)

Password export is a critical feature if you plan to reset your smartphone or switch to another device. MIUI It's done this way:

1. Open the password manager (see instructions above).
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
3. Select Export Passwords.
4. Confirm the action with biometrics or PIN-code.
5. Choose the format: CSV (for importation to other managers; or ZIP (file-archive).

⚠️ Note: Password file will be saved in the Download folder without additional protection. Never transfer it over unsecured channels (email, instant messengers) and delete it after importing it to a new device.

After export, we recommend:

• 🔐 Encrypt the file further (for example, through 7-Zip s AES-256).
• 💾 Save a copy in a secure cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud with two-factor authentication).
• 🗑️ Delete the file from the device after importing it to a new one.

Synchronization with browsers: Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox

By default, password manager MIUI And the browsers work separately, which means that the passwords stored in Chrome won't be visible in the system storage, and vice versa:

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome Settings → Passwords.
2. Activate the option Save passwords and auto login.
3. In the settings MIUI (Passwords and Autocomplete) Select Google Smart Lock as an Autocomplete Service.

For Mi Browser:

Synchronization is automatically performed via Mi Account, but only if:

• 🔄 You are logged into one account on all devices.
• 🌐 Synchronization enabled in Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.

For Mozilla Firefox:

Firefox uses Firefox's own password manager, Lockwise, to integrate it with the Firefox password manager. MIUI:

1. Set the extension MIUI Autofill (unofficial, requires caution).
2. In the settings MIUI Select Firefox Lockwise as an Autocomplete Service.

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If you use multiple browsers, we recommend choosing ONE primary autocomplete service in the settings. MIUI, For example, if you use Chrome more often, turn off autocomplete in Mi Browser.

Security: How to Protect Your Passwords in Xiaomi

Built-in password manager MIUI It's reliable, but only when you set it up properly:

1. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) For Mi Account: Settings → Mi Account → Security → Two-step verification.
2. Use the complex PIN-A code (not a date of birth!) to lock the screen.
3. Turn off autocomplete for sensitive sites (banks, crypto exchanges). → Passwords and autocomplete → Exceptions
4. Check your password list regularly for suspicious entries (may indicate viruses).

⚠️ Note: If you sell or transfer a smartphone, be sure to delete all saved passwords through the Passwords and Autocomplete menu before resetting to factory settings!

Also note these signs of compromise:

• 🚨 Unknown entries in the password manager.
• 🔄 Sudden changes in saved logins / passwords.
• 📱 Notifications about signing in to Mi Account from unfamiliar devices.

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Never save passwords from cryptocurrency wallets, bank accounts or corporate systems in a manager. MIUI. For them, use specialized solutions such as hardware keys (YubiKey) or offline storage (KeePassXC).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting up the password manager correctly MIUI It can malfunction. Let's look at typical situations:

Problem 1: Passwords are not automatically saved

Causes and solutions:

• ❌ Autocomplete service disabled: Settings → System system → Language and input → Additionally. → Auto-filling → Select "Autocomplete Service" MIUI".
• ❌ Conflict with another manager (e.g. LastPass) disable third-party autocomplete services.
• ❌ Application-specific restrictions: Try to save your password through the system window, not the browser.

Problem 2: Password Manager is not open

If you try to open passwords and autocomplete an error occurs:

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes helps with temporary crashes.
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (bugs are fixed in patches).
• 🧹 Clear the app's cache Settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Problem 3: Exported passwords are not imported to another manager

This is most often due to the file format:

• 📄 For 1Password Or Bitwarden use it. CSV comma-separator.
• 🔧 If the import doesn’t work, open the file in Excel and save it in format. CSV (comma-separators).
• 🔐 Make sure there are no empty lines or extra characters in the file.

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